chapter 11

Amari's life as a criminal lawyer was a constant whirlwind of chaos and adrenaline, a high-stakes game where the stakes were always life and death. From the moment she stepped into the courtroom, she was consumed by the rush of the trial, the thrill of the fight, and the weight of the decisions she made on behalf of her clients.

As one of the top criminal defense attorneys in Chicago, Amari had built a reputation for her fierce advocacy and unwavering commitment to justice. She had taken on some of the city's most high-profile cases, defending everyone from small-time crooks to notorious mob bosses, and she had never lost a case.

But success had come at a cost. The long hours, the constant stress, and the emotional toll of defending those accused of heinous crimes had taken their toll on Amari, leaving her exhausted and disillusioned with the legal system she had once believed in so fervently.

Despite her reservations, Amari knew that she couldn't walk away from the job. For every gui